Question Q.12GS2GS2
Compare and contrast the features of ancient Indian universities like Nalanda and Takshashila with modern state-funded universities in India. What lessons can modern universities learn from ancient ones to improve their effectiveness?
Introduction
Ancient Institutes and Universities marked the beginning of higher education in India, which has culminated in the present-day plurera of state-funded universities.
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Main Body
Comparison b/w ancient and modern universities Ancient Universities | Modern Indian Universities 1) Religious institutions with focus on philosophical learnings | Secular institutions with focus on outcome-oriented learnings. 2) Established by the kings and workers towards promotion of political and religious zeal. | State-funded institutions, but are not required to popularise the government. Learnings from Ancient Universities from Modern societies
3Focussed more on holistic development regarding all students, with board morals, ethics and philosophies → taught the way of life. 4) Decentralized control, with guru using the leader of universities. Modern Learnings B Focussed on discipline-specific teaching, with practical methods of subject learning. E Centralised, bureaucratic setup with top-down approach of administration. Learnings from Ancient universities from modern societies 1) Acceptance and tolerance for diversity. eg: Nalanda attracted scholars from all religious affiliation. 2) Cultural exchanges to enrich learning traditions. eg: Fa'xian and Huen Tsang visited Nalanda and popularized it.
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Conclusion
Modern universities should integrate holistic development with discipline-specific learning, while maintaining institutional autonomy and encouraging cultural exchanges for enriched education.
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Ritika
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Social Sector Services - Health, Education, Human Resources
Education
Ancient and Modern Universities
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